Circadian Health Glossary
Circadian Health
Circadian Health refers to the state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being achieved through the alignment of the body’s circadian rhythms with environmental and behavioral cycles, such as light-dark exposure, sleep-wake patterns, and daily activity.
Key Principles of Circadian Health
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Synchronization: Maintaining harmony between internal biological clocks and external cues like light, temperature, and meal timing.
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Holistic Impact: Influences sleep quality, energy levels, mood, metabolism, and overall health.
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Preventive Value: Reduces the risk of circadian-related disorders, such as insomnia, metabolic issues, and chronic fatigue as well as risk for the expression and development of neurologic, psychiatric, cardiometabolic, and immune disorders.
Circadian health emphasizes not just the absence of circadian rhythm disruptions but the proactive support of well-regulated biological rhythms to enhance overall well-being.